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robert biscan · 8 December 2006, 11:05 PM

I already have a sub blue dial with a YG/ss bracelet. I want a different watch and have looked at all gold daytona's and the president. If I got a president , I want a white face and diamond numerals. I am also considering the diamond bezel. If I got the daytona I would get a white face and solid gold.
I have got quotes from an AD with a 15% discount and I have talked to allan furman on new watches. I feel comfortable with Furman and on a watch like this the difference is 4k or more. My main question is how to spec out a president. I also want to make sure on the idea of not buying the daytona. In other words which watch is the better investment. Since I have a sport watch I'm leaning the president direction.

Rockrolex · 9 December 2006, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by robert biscan

I already have a sub blue dial with a YG/ss bracelet. I want a different watch and have looked at all gold daytona's and the president. If I got a president , I want a white face and diamond numerals. I am also considering the diamond bezel. If I got the daytona I would get a white face and solid gold.
I have got quotes from an AD with a 15% discount and I have talked to allan furman on new watches. I feel comfortable with Furman and on a watch like this the difference is 4k or more. My main question is how to spec out a president. I also want to make sure on the idea of not buying the daytona. In other words which watch is the better investment. Since I have a sport watch I'm leaning the president direction.

Hello, Robert, and welcome to TRF. Glad you found our merry madhouse. Stick around and join the fun.

As for your question, you're talking two different styles here. The Pressie is a dress watch while the Daytona is a sport watch. Granted you can dress up the Daytona (e.g. meteorite or MOP dials), but it's still more of a sport watch.

I've got a YD DD with black dial and diamond markers. It is a great dress watch, but I will also wear it with jeans - very versatile IMO.

I know you mentioned white dial, but don't ignore the black for elegance.

But in the final analysis, you have to try them all on. The one that smiles most to you is the one to get.

Keep us posted on the hunt and final capture.

mikey · 9 December 2006, 02:58 AM

I know I shouldn't say this but you should not want to purchase either a Prez or Daytona for investments. Of course, you would get almost all your money back if you were to sell. If you feel passionate about a Rolex, then I would choose the president because you want diamonds and such. The president stills sells $10K+ on the bay. I briefly owned a Prez with Pave' dial and diamond bezel. It was 18K yellow gold completely. I miss that watch but i had finiancial obligations. I probably shouldn't have spent the money, but passion made me.

JJ Irani · 9 December 2006, 03:15 AM

Hi Robert,

Welcome to TRF. Good luck in your quest!!

Cheers - JJ

robert biscan · 9 December 2006, 06:43 AM

Basically since I have a sub already with a gold and silver band I was wanting a all gold watch. I like both but I thought the pres. would be that much different.

Lol-x · 9 December 2006, 09:46 AM

The Day-Date and the Daytona are so different.
The Day-Date on the one hand has the day and date features with a 36mm size case. The Daytona on the other hand is a 40mm case without any date feature. I would not buy either as an investment. The Daytona does sell for a premium over retail price, but the Day-Date is ordinarily discounted by AD's.
I would suggest that you go and try each watch on for yourself.
My personal selection would be the 18K YG Daytona with the black dial and gold sub-dials, red chronometer hand and red minute track on an oyster bracelet. Very nice :)

GerardoG · 9 December 2006, 02:44 PM

I will agree with most here. I have a couple of prezzies and I LOVE them. But it is just a matter of taste. I would also suggest to go to any AD and TRY THEM; one of them will 'speak to you'....that's the one!

mikey · 9 December 2006, 04:08 PM

Your watches are awesome!!!!!!

watchfan1 · 9 December 2006, 04:32 PM

NEITHER (DD or Daytona) is a good 'investment' IMO, but
considering you already have TT Sub, perhaps DD is better choice than Daytona.

I love DDs. Pictured above are some DDs that went through my hands over last few years.
I still have the last two and most likely will for many years to come ;-)

robert biscan · 9 December 2006, 11:30 PM

The platinum looks great in the picture. Is it a watch that is much sought after by the rolex market?

oldirongutz · 9 December 2006, 11:46 PM

He is not an authorized Rolex dealer or service center, True he advertises some low numbers. He purchases his watches from outside vendors. NOT from Rolex. Some of his models may be outdated, and his inventory may be lacking the watch you want. Rolex does not allow advertising or publizised pricing. He cant service Rolex watches..... This from 3 Rolex dealers in the Detroit area.

Prince · 9 December 2006, 11:54 PM

Well, this is the one I want. Someday...

Its an older model, but I am crazy about it. Best of luck in your search!

robert biscan · 10 December 2006, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by oldirongutz

He is not an authorized Rolex dealer or service center, True he advertises some low numbers. He purchases his watches from outside vendors. NOT from Rolex. Some of his models may be outdated, and his inventory may be lacking the watch you want. Rolex does not allow advertising or publizised pricing. He cant service Rolex watches..... This from 3 Rolex dealers in the Detroit area.

I am looking for ideas and I am talking to an AD about the watches and will make a visit in a few hours. I just trying to get opinions on the models and specs.

JJ Irani · 10 December 2006, 03:07 AM

WOW! Great pics, guys....keep 'em coming!

GerardoG · 10 December 2006, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey

Your watches are awesome!!!!!!

Thanks!

GerardoG · 10 December 2006, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW! Great pics, guys....keep 'em coming!

...you asked for it.....

mikey · 10 December 2006, 08:20 AM

Back in the Mid 90s I ran across a site that had DD with the most exotic diamond designs. Some of the DDs had different color diamonds pave' on the dial and case lugs. Some had mosaic completely covered in diamonds. Has anyone heard of these limited editions? Did anyone else see the site or discover it in the mid 90s?

Rockrolex · 10 December 2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

...you asked for it.....

I love that white dial/Roman DD, Gerardo. Absolute beauty.

maverick · 10 December 2006, 10:08 AM

Here are some bark pics for Prince. =) maverick

replaced with this

Prince · 10 December 2006, 11:02 AM

Thanks, Dennis.

That's your former beauty that got away for me. Timing was bad. Oh well, I'm sure another opportunity will present itself one day.

GerardoG · 10 December 2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I love that white dial/Roman DD, Gerardo. Absolute beauty.

Thanks. I love it. I bought that the day my daughter (1st kid) was born. Now it is a VERY special watch!

JJ Irani · 10 December 2006, 04:52 PM

Thanks for all the superb pics, guys!!

Spark · 10 December 2006, 07:35 PM

I'd so love a bark finish DD with champagne baton dial.
I would lose my house in the ensuing divorce if I bought one though.

Prince · 10 December 2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

I'd so love a bark finish DD with champagne baton dial.
I would lose my house in the ensuing divorce if I bought one though.

Mark, I agree with the desire for that watch, but if you plan the purchase well enough, it can be done. I missed the opportunity by having just purchased a Rolex recently, and saving to get my wife a champagne-dialed DJ matching mine for her upcoming retirement (which I have since purchased - see below)

Matches mine:

I am now putting funds aside to get a bark DD - it may take awhile, but I am determined to do it!

8 December 2006, 11:05 PM	#1
robert biscan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7	Thinking of purchase of men's president, help? I already have a sub blue dial with a YG/ss bracelet. I want a different watch and have looked at all gold daytona's and the president. If I got a president , I want a white face and diamond numerals. I am also considering the diamond bezel. If I got the daytona I would get a white face and solid gold. I have got quotes from an AD with a 15% discount and I have talked to allan furman on new watches. I feel comfortable with Furman and on a watch like this the difference is 4k or more. My main question is how to spec out a president. I also want to make sure on the idea of not buying the daytona. In other words which watch is the better investment. Since I have a sport watch I'm leaning the president direction.

9 December 2006, 03:15 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Robert, Welcome to TRF. Good luck in your quest!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 December 2006, 02:44 PM	#7
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I will agree with most here. I have a couple of prezzies and I LOVE them. But it is just a matter of taste. I would also suggest to go to any AD and TRY THEM; one of them will 'speak to you'....that's the one! Attached Images

9 December 2006, 11:46 PM	#11
oldirongutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2	Furman He is not an authorized Rolex dealer or service center, True he advertises some low numbers. He purchases his watches from outside vendors. NOT from Rolex. Some of his models may be outdated, and his inventory may be lacking the watch you want. Rolex does not allow advertising or publizised pricing. He cant service Rolex watches..... This from 3 Rolex dealers in the Detroit area.

9 December 2006, 11:54 PM	#12
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Well, this is the one I want. Someday... Its an older model, but I am crazy about it. Best of luck in your search! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

9 December 2006, 02:58 AM	#3
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I know I shouldn't say this but you should not want to purchase either a Prez or Daytona for investments. Of course, you would get almost all your money back if you were to sell. If you feel passionate about a Rolex, then I would choose the president because you want diamonds and such. The president stills sells $10K+ on the bay. I briefly owned a Prez with Pave' dial and diamond bezel. It was 18K yellow gold completely. I miss that watch but i had finiancial obligations. I probably shouldn't have spent the money, but passion made me.

9 December 2006, 06:43 AM	#5
robert biscan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7	Basically since I have a sub already with a gold and silver band I was wanting a all gold watch. I like both but I thought the pres. would be that much different.

9 December 2006, 09:46 AM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	The Day-Date and the Daytona are so different. The Day-Date on the one hand has the day and date features with a 36mm size case. The Daytona on the other hand is a 40mm case without any date feature. I would not buy either as an investment. The Daytona does sell for a premium over retail price, but the Day-Date is ordinarily discounted by AD's. I would suggest that you go and try each watch on for yourself. My personal selection would be the 18K YG Daytona with the black dial and gold sub-dials, red chronometer hand and red minute track on an oyster bracelet. Very nice :)

9 December 2006, 04:08 PM	#8
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Your watches are awesome!!!!!!

9 December 2006, 04:32 PM	#9
watchfan1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: N/A Location: USA Watch: Rolex PP AP VC FPJ Posts: 254	NEITHER (DD or Daytona) is a good 'investment' IMO, but considering you already have TT Sub, perhaps DD is better choice than Daytona. I love DDs. Pictured above are some DDs that went through my hands over last few years. I still have the last two and most likely will for many years to come ;-)

9 December 2006, 11:30 PM	#10
robert biscan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7	The platinum looks great in the picture. Is it a watch that is much sought after by the rolex market?

10 December 2006, 03:07 AM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WOW! Great pics, guys....keep 'em coming! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 December 2006, 08:20 AM	#17
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Back in the Mid 90s I ran across a site that had DD with the most exotic diamond designs. Some of the DDs had different color diamonds pave' on the dial and case lugs. Some had mosaic completely covered in diamonds. Has anyone heard of these limited editions? Did anyone else see the site or discover it in the mid 90s?

10 December 2006, 10:08 AM	#19
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Just for the Prince >> Here are some bark pics for Prince. =) maverick replaced with this

10 December 2006, 11:02 AM	#20
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Thanks, Dennis. That's your former beauty that got away for me. Timing was bad. Oh well, I'm sure another opportunity will present itself one day. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 December 2006, 04:52 PM	#22
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for all the superb pics, guys!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 December 2006, 07:35 PM	#23
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	I'd so love a bark finish DD with champagne baton dial. I would lose my house in the ensuing divorce if I bought one though.

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